We hear a lot about helpful bacteria in our body such as in our guts helping us digest food. What about viruses? Are there any known viruses that help our body and if so what is it referred to? Just curious if there is such a thing as a good virus like there is with bacteria.
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Some viruses in plants can help them resist droughts
Some viruses in mammals can help protect against other viruses
Some viruses can be used to implant genes into cells (some have been able to cure hemophilia)
Viruses helped developed the placenta and are an integral part of our existence; they can kill off hundreds of millions, or cure disease.
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